Cablevision cuts multi-screen deal with Disney

Brian Santo

Cablevision is the latest MSO to announce multi-screen rights with The Walt Disney Company, enabling Cablevision to distribute various Disney owned channels not only to televisions but also to PCs, tablets, and handheld mobile devices.

With a comprehensive distribution agreement with Disney now in place, Cablevision said it will launch several new services, including the full suite of authenticated Watch products (Disney’s mobile apps for individual channels), ESPN3 and ESPN 3D, as well as the upcoming ABC News/Univision Joint Venture, a 24/7 news, information and lifestyle network.

Cablevision will also provide its TV customers with access to expanded On Demand content through Disney’s TV+ initiative. The proposed TV+ would include some live content streamed to mobile devices, and other content available to Disney subscribers in an earlier window than otherwise available.